by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Injuries and Conditions
Bakers Cyst (also known as a Popliteal cyst), is a fluid filled lump located on the back of the knee on the medial side. A Bakers Cyst likely occurs with age and is most commonly associated with knee osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis or gout. However, a Bakers...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Injuries and Conditions
In our experience of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound we have scanned hundreds of Achilles tendons, but we have never scanned an Achilles which measures nearly 22mm. The tendon is grossly thickened with multiple tendon defects and significant vascularity on power...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Injuries and Conditions
Low back pain (LBP) can be an extremely painful condition and significantly affecting quality of life. In a survey published in 2000 nearly 50% the adult population of the UK reported LBP lasting for at least 24 hours at some time in the year. In addition, it is...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Case Studies
Last week in the clinic a 42 year old male patient suffering with pain on the lateral ankle following twisting it 4 months ago came to see us. An x-ray discovered an avulsion fracture to the base of the fifth metatarsal. An ultrasound was then...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Injuries and Conditions
Have you been told you have Tendinopathy? Tendinopathy, is an umbrella term to encompass different tendon disorders. Tendinopathy, also known as tendinitis or tendinosis, is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function....
